Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence
Information about the definition of domestic violence and how to stay safe.
By: DC Bar Pro Bono Program
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Be Sensible, Be Safe, Be Prepared: Steps to Safety
(Separate Website)
Brochure describing precautions and legal options for victims of domestic violence.
By: American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence and the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Information About Domestic Violence
(Separate Website)
This resource provides information about identifying and responding to domestic violence.
By: Womenslaw.org
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Brochures on Domestic Violence and Safety for You and Your Children
(Separate Website)
This web site contains brochures with valuable information about domestic violence and safety planning for victims, their children, attorneys and advocates. The brochures are in PDF format and may be downloaded or printed out. The brochures are also available through the ABA Service Center at 1-800-285-2221.
By: American Bar Association
How to Enforce Protection Orders When You Move To Another State
(Separate Website)
Do you have a protective order? Are you thinking of moving to another state? This document contains information to help you use the full faith and credit law for enforcement of your protective order by other states.
By: Violence Against Women Office and Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse
Immigrant Women and Abuse
(Separate Website)
If you are an immigrant to the United States, and you are a victim of domestic violence or rape, here are some suggestions we hope will help you.
By: Women's Justice Center
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Divorce in the District of Columbia
General Information About Divorce
Basic information about where to go for a divorce.
By: Children's Law Center
Can I Get a Divorce?
A summary of of D.C.'s requirements to get a divorce.
By: Children's Law Center
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Filing for Divorce
A practical guide to starting a divorce case.
By: Children's Law Center
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Serving the Divorce Papers On Your Spouse
Information about how the law requires you to give the divorce papers to your spouse.
By: Children's Law Center
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Serving Divorce Papers If You Can't Locate Your Spouse
How to serve divorce papers if you don't know how to find your spouse.
By: Children's Law Center
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Filing Proof of Service in a Divorce Case
Information about how to file "proof of service" after you have served your spouse with divorce papers.
By: Children's Law Center
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What Happens After I Have Served the Divorce Papers on My Spouse?
Steps to take after you have served your spouse with divorce papers.
By: Children's Law Center
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What If I Am Served With Divorce Papers?
Steps to take if your spouse has served you with divorce papers.
By: Children's Law Center
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Getting An Uncontested Divorce
Steps for getting an uncontested divorce in D.C.
By: Children's Law Center
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What Happens at My Uncontested Divorce Hearing?
A list of questions the judge will likely ask in an uncontested divorce hearing.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony
Basic information about alimony, also known as "spousal support."
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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Filing for A Fee Waiver
Information about how to get court fees waived in family law cases.
By: Children's Law Center
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Fee Waivers A two page flyer about how to get court fees waived in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Serving Court Papers A two page article about how to serve court papers in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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